Tallinn Film Festival Expands Offerings, Spotlights Emerging Talents

The 2025 edition of the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, part of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), is poised to be the biggest yet. Taking place from November 17-24, the event is set to showcase a record number of projects, with a particular focus on the growing TV series and children's/youth content sectors.

The event's organizers have introduced several new initiatives this year, including the first-ever "Serial Bridges - Baltics" workshop, which will bring together writer/producer duos from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to develop their series projects under the guidance of experienced mentors. Additionally, the "Coming Soon From the Baltics" program will spotlight three Baltic drama series that are in production or post-production and seeking distribution.

Alongside the expanded programming, the 2025 Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event will also feature masterclasses from two renowned Hollywood professionals. Costume designer Debra McGuire, known for her work on "Friends" and "The Morning Show," will share insights into her decades-long career, while top Hollywood hairstylist Nina Paskowitz, whose credits include the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Iron Man" franchises, will discuss her own impressive body of work.

The event is expected to draw around 750 industry attendees from 50 countries, a testament to the growing appeal of the Baltic region's film and TV sectors. The organizers have carefully managed attendance to ensure focused interactions and sustainable crowds, with only 16 people participating online this year, a significant decrease from the previous edition.